Le visa d'investissement E-2

John Montesanti • Sep 21, 2023

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     Le visa E-2 est une voie d'accès précieuse pour les investisseurs étrangers qui cherchent à établir ou à exploiter une entreprise aux États-Unis. En tant qu'avocats expérimentés dans le domaine de l'immigration, nous sommes là pour vous fournir des informations et des conseils sur la procédure d'obtention du visa E-2.

     Le visa E-2 est conçu pour promouvoir les investissements étrangers et renforcer la croissance économique aux États-Unis. Il offre une série d'avantages aux investisseurs qui souhaitent résider et travailler dans le pays. L'un des principaux avantages du visa E-2 est la possibilité de faire venir aux États-Unis des membres de la famille immédiate, y compris le conjoint et les enfants, pour y vivre et y étudier. Ce visa offre également une certaine souplesse dans le choix des entreprises, ce qui permet aux investisseurs de poursuivre leurs ambitions entrepreneuriales dans un large éventail de secteurs.

    Pour prétendre à un visa E-2, les investisseurs étrangers doivent répondre à certains critères. Tout d'abord, ils doivent être ressortissants d'un pays ayant conclu avec les États-Unis un traité de commerce et de navigation incluant la disposition E-2. En outre, ils doivent réaliser un investissement substantiel dans une entreprise américaine de bonne foi et démontrer leur intention de développer et de diriger l'entreprise. Il n'y a pas de montant minimum spécifique d'investissement requis pour le visa E-2, mais l'investissement doit être proportionnel au coût total de l'entreprise. En outre, l'investissement doit être à risque et capable de générer des revenus et des opportunités d'emploi.

    Lors de la demande d'un visa E-2, une préparation minutieuse est essentielle. Les investisseurs doivent rassembler les documents nécessaires, notamment les documents financiers, les plans d'affaires et les preuves de la viabilité et de la crédibilité de l'entreprise. La procédure de demande consiste à soumettre ces documents aux services américains de la citoyenneté et de l'immigration (USCIS) ou à une ambassade ou un consulat des États-Unis dans leur pays d'origine, où se déroulera également un entretien en vue de l'obtention du visa.

    La procédure d'obtention du visa E-2 peut s'avérer complexe et les investisseurs peuvent être confrontés à certaines difficultés. L'une des difficultés les plus courantes consiste à démontrer que l'entreprise n'est pas marginale, c'est-à-dire qu'elle a la capacité de générer des revenus importants et d'offrir des possibilités d'emploi. Une autre exigence importante est de démontrer que l'investissement est à risque, ce qui indique que le capital de l'investisseur est engagé et sujet à des gains ou des pertes potentiels. En outre, il peut y avoir des questions d'interprétation des traités qui nécessitent une analyse et une expertise approfondies.
 
    Compte tenu de la complexité de la procédure d'obtention du visa E-2, il est essentiel d'obtenir des conseils juridiques professionnels. Un avocat expérimenté en droit de l'immigration peut évaluer l'éligibilité d'un investisseur, l'aider à élaborer une stratégie d'investissement et à surmonter les difficultés potentielles. Nous pouvons vous fournir des conseils personnalisés, en veillant à ce que tous les documents nécessaires soient en ordre, que la demande soit solide et convaincante et que vous soyez prêt pour votre entretien consulaire. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le visa E-2, contactez notre bureau. 

    Nous nous ferons un plaisir de travailler avec vous. 

Ce blog n'est pas destiné à fournir des conseils juridiques et rien ici ne doit être interprété comme établissant une relation avocat-client. Veuillez prendre rendez-vous avec un avocat spécialisé en droit de l'immigration avant d'agir sur la base de toute information lue ici.

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